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Benjamin Tupper is an infantry officer currently serving in the Army National Guard, a graduate student at Syracuse University, and the author of two books on his experiences in the Afghan war: Greetings From Afghanistan: Send More Ammo and Dudes of War.

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Why PTSD Deserves The Purple Heart

PTSD

Healing invisible wounds. We can honor veterans with PTSD by awarding them the Purple Heart writes Benjamin Tupper.

Benjamin Tupper | Published Aug 23, 2013

Home, After War

The Flag

Benjamin Tupper on doing the job at drill and the anxiety-ridden behaviors it triggers.

Benjamin Tupper | Published Jun 26, 2013

War of the Roses: Afghanistan Edition

Why our relationship with the Afghan Army is like an epically bad divorce.

Benjamin Tupper | Published Sep 20, 2012

Mount Rainier's Needless Tragedy

The killing of a park ranger reminds us all to take care of wounded warriors, writes Benjamin Tupper.

Benjamin Tupper | Published Jan 03, 2012

Joe Biden Was Right

I hate the Taliban, says Afghan war vet Benjamin Tupper, but Biden was right that they’re not our enemy.

Benjamin Tupper | Published Dec 21, 2011

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